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Everyone wants to be eco-responsible. It's just a matter of doing it.

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Moving from.....
Conspicuous Consumption to Consciencious Consumerism. Need a moment? Ok, we'll call it the 4Cs. Back in the day when Baby Boomers were calling the shots, real estate had a much different perspective. Rising land costs somehow translated to requiring Read More...
Green Your Home - The Envelope
Up to one third of the heat generated in a house is lost through the roof, walls and ceiling. Add insulation to R-values of 32 or more. Ceiling fans, up in the summer. down in the winter. New windows and doors can be expensive; as an alternative caulk Read More...
Greening Your Home - Bedrooms and Baths
Bedrooms use up to 11% of a home's lighting. Install florescent lights (CFLs), and dimmer switches when practical. Good for creating a mood too! Have a guest room or others not always in use?, close the heat register to allow the energy you are paying Read More...
Post Mortem - Energy Retrofit Program
Last Wednesday the Federal Government abruptly cancelled the Energy Retrofit Program because it was "too popular". Scheduled to run for 3 years at an original cost of $400 million, it was designed to increase the efficiency of homes well into Read More...